Price Rite kicks off pilot of Flashfood food waste reduction app

Good News Notes: “Wakefern Food Corp.’s Price Rite Marketplace has begun testing the Flashfood food waste reduction app in western New York. The free app from Toronto-based Flashfood gives shoppers access to exclusive deals on products — including meat, produce, seafood, dairy, deli and bakery — that are nearing their best-by date. In turn, the significantly reduced…

Meijer aiming to reduce food waste with app rollout in all stores

 Good News Notes: “Grocery chain Meijer announced on Tuesday its plans to expand an initiative to reduce food waste in all of its stores by the end of 2020. The initiative allows shoppers to purchase food items nearing their sell-by date at discounted prices through an app called Flashfood.” View the whole story here: https://www.wthr.com/article/meijer-aiming-reduce-food-waste-app-rollout-all-stores

Meijer greeter finds local fame for kindness

 Good News Notes: “To know Meijer employee Debbie Lockridge is to love her and the 62-year-old greeter is known and loved by many in the Owensboro community.” “Lockridge moved to Owensboro from Las Vegas almost two years ago. Upon arrival, Lockridge found employment through Meijer, pushing carts and greeting customers in the parking lot. Her…